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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,324.10, 25,265.10 and 15,486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,324.10, 25,265.10 and 15,486.47 is: 21,352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,324.10 : 25,265.10 = 15,486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,324.10/25,265.10 = 15,486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,324.10x = 25,265.10 × 15,486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,324.10x = 391,267,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,267,152.58/18,324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.60

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